Revision & Secondary Surgery
Dr. Grant Hamlet is a trusted Corrective Surgery Specialist to whom other surgeons refer patients for complex revision work, and the preferred expert for patients returning for secondary procedures later in life. We restore and refine previous cosmetic results with meticulous care.
Trusted Expertise
Dr. Grant Hamlet is a globally recognised aesthetics doctor with over 15 years of experience delivering natural-looking, transformative results. Patients trust his precision, artistry, and deep anatomical knowledge to enhance their appearance safely and beautifully.
Patient-Centred Care
Each treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand your goals and craft a personalised plan. Dr. Grant Hamlet is known for his warm, honest approach, prioritising your well-being, confidence, and long-term satisfaction.
Innovation at the Forefront
Using cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Grant Hamlet offers advanced treatments including body contouring, regenerative therapies, and facial aesthetics – always at the highest medical standards.
Natural Results
Dr. Grant Hamlet’s signature style focuses on enhancing your natural beauty, not masking it. Clients leave looking refreshed, not “done”, thanks to his subtle, refined approach that celebrates individuality.
Introduction to Corrective & Secondary Surgery
Corrective surgery is a highly specialised form of aesthetic intervention performed when a patient is dissatisfied with the outcome of a previous cosmetic procedure. This surgery is necessary to address issues such as asymmetry, contour deformities, scarring, or irregularities that resulted from prior work. It requires meticulous planning and an advanced understanding of operating on tissue that has already been surgically altered.
Secondary surgery, conversely, often refers to a subsequent, planned procedure performed years after the initial intervention. This is typically undertaken to maintain, restore, or further enhance results affected by the natural processes of ageing, weight fluctuations, or other life changes over time.
Both types of procedures require specialist expertise to ensure safety and achieve a successful, balanced aesthetic outcome.
Benefits of Revision Surgery
Corrective surgery offers unique advantages essential for patients seeking refinement after prior procedures.
Restoration of Confidence
Resolving the dissatisfaction and distress caused by irregular or unwanted results, allowing you to feel comfortable and confident in your body again.
Contour Refinement & Symmetry
Eliminating visible unevenness and irregularities caused by prior surgery to achieve a refined and balanced figure.
Enhanced Physical Alignment
Correcting irregularities and lumps improves not only the visual contour but also reduces physical discomfort in the treated areas.
Resolution of Complications
Correct specific issues such as asymmetry, contour irregularities, palpable lumps, or unwanted outcomes from prior procedures.
Good Candidates
You may be an ideal candidate for corrective or secondary surgery if you have experienced aesthetic dissatisfaction that affects your body perception and confidence. This is often due to visual issues like uneven contours, asymmetry, or palpable irregularities resulting from a prior procedure that have negatively impacted your self-assurance. Alternatively, you may be seeking to address the subtle, natural aesthetic changes that have occurred years after an initial procedure.
Crucially, you must be in good overall physical health with no serious underlying medical conditions and maintain a stable, consistent weight. You should also have reasonable expectations for your procedure outcomes, especially when considering the complexity of working on previously operated areas.
The initial consultation is essential, as it helps the specialist thoroughly assess the intricacies of your case, manage your cosmetic goals, and determine the safest, most effective path toward a successful final result.
Your Consultation
Your consultation will be a wonderful way for you and Dr. Hamlet to get to know each other, and discuss your personal aesthetic goals. Dr Hamlet takes a customised approach to all aesthetic procedures.
Before your consultation, please be prepared to share the following:
- Any medical conditions or treatments or drug allergies.
- Current medications, herbal supplements, vitamins, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
- Previous surgeries.
The initial consultation for corrective surgery is critical. This is a comprehensive, one-to-one appointment with Dr. Hamlet. He will perform an in-depth review of your complete medical and surgical history, assess the outcome of your previous surgery, and discuss the specific goals for restoration and refinement. This crucial stage determines the complexity and the safest, most effective bespoke treatment plan.
The Correction Surgery Procedure
Before your surgery, Dr. Hamlet may ask you to do the following:
- Stop smoking.
- Get a medical evaluation and lab testing.
- Cease taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory meds, herbal supplements, or other medications that have the potential to increase bleeding.
As every patient’s prior surgical history is unique, the steps involved in corrective surgery are entirely bespoke and planned individually. The procedure involves a specialised approach to safely navigate and treat tissue that has already been operated on. The primary goal is not volume removal, but precise refinement to correct any remaining asymmetry, uneven contours, or irregularities. This allows the surgeon to successfully restore symmetry, smooth the transitions between treated areas, and achieve a successful, balanced aesthetic outcome.
FAQs
Is revision surgery more complicated than an initial procedure?
Yes, generally it is. Revision surgery is considered more complex because the surgeon must navigate tissue that has already been operated on and often contains scar tissue. This requires a specialist approach and higher skill level to ensure precision and avoid damaging surrounding areas.
How long do I need to wait after my previous surgery before booking a revision?
This depends entirely on your healing process and the type of previous surgery. However, patients are typically advised to wait a minimum of 6 to 12 months after the initial procedure. This time allows swelling to fully subside and scars to mature, which is essential for the surgeon to accurately assess the final contours.
Does Dr. Hamlet treat patients who had their initial surgery performed by a different surgeon?
A significant portion of Dr. Hamlet’s corrective practice involves treating patients who had their initial surgery performed elsewhere. He is a trusted specialist to whom other surgeons refer complex cases, establishing him as an expert in diagnosing and correcting irregular outcomes.
Can I combine a revision surgery with another procedure?
This is determined on a case-by-case basis. Combining procedures depends on your overall health, the complexity of the revision work required, and the recommended duration of the surgery. This will be fully discussed during your initial consultation.
Pricing
As every corrective surgery case is entirely unique and highly complex, fixed pricing is not possible. The overall fee is determined after your initial consultation with Dr. Hamlet, where the precise complexity, required facility time, and expected duration of the procedure are assessed. Please contact us to book your private consultation and receive a personalised fee assessment.
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